Hardware Sales Associate: Full Time - NANAIMO

The Home Depot Canada; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot Canada is seeking Sales Associates who provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking customers and assessing their needs. You will work with supervisors and other sales staff across departments such as Lumber, Paint, Hardware, and Tool Rental to help customers find the right solutions for their projects.

Key responsibilities include asking questions, describing product benefits, guiding customers through steps for projects, and keeping areas in stock and tidy.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and reading skills.
• Detail oriented with strong problem solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced, sales-driven environment.
• Experience in customer service or retail sales is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ask open ended questions about customer's projects to determine needs.
• Describe features and benefits of merchandise.
• Explain steps to complete projects and identify needed products.
• Maintain in-stock conditions and keep areas clean and safe.

Skills

Excellent communication

Reading skills

Detail oriented

Proficiency with computers

Multitasking

Customer service experience

Problem solving

Tools

POS familiarity

Job description

Pay Range: $18.75 - $20.25

Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

Job Overview Sales Associates provide fast, friendly service by actively seeking out customers to assess their needs and provide assistance. These associates work in cooperation with their supervisors and other sales associates in various department. Specific store departments may include Lumber, Building Materials, Paint, Hardware, Electrical, Plumbing, Seasonal and Tool Rental.

Major Tasks & Responsibilities

• Ask open ended questions about customer's projects in order to determine their needs and level of expertise
• Ability to multitask
• Describe features and benefits of merchandise
• Explain the steps needed to complete projects and the products needed
• Maintain the in-stock condition of assigned areas, and ensure that it is clean and safe

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
• Experience in a fast paced customer service environment
• Experience working in a sales driven environment is an asset
• Excellent communication and reading skills
• Excellent decision making ability and problem solving skills
• Trade experience is an asset
• Proficiency with computers
• Detail oriented